14 Romantic "Date" Ideas You'll Both Actually Enjoy

Whether you're working your magic on a new man-friend or looking to lighten up a LTR, these subtle, guy-friendly romantic ideas will work for both of you.

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Initiate a spontaneous dance party. While you're cooking or going about other daily rituals, turn up one of your favorite songs and start. Even if he tries to rein in your silly side, the moment he comes over to curb your running man can lead to a waaaay more fun way to burn calories.

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Surprise him with a pair of tickets to an event you know he's excited about. You'll gain major points and it'll give you the chance to share something new as you two spend an awesome evening together.

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Write him a short, sexy message on a sticky note and stick it in an unexpected place for him to find. When he opens his glasses case or starts his car, he'll have an unprompted reminder that you care.

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Take a cooking class together at your favorite restaurant. (Check out its calendar online; plenty offer various cooking events.) You can tease each other's horrific chopping skills while picking up some helpful new tips. Later that week, try to recreate the meal together at home.

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Browse the local music listings for cheap or free shows in your area and create a "crawl" based on acts with the most hilarious names. Another option: checking out a genre neither of you are too familiar with. You never know; you might discover your favorite new group, and if it's horrible, plenty of performers can turn out to be entertainingly bad.

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Make a game out of picking out random items around the house and determining ways to incorporate them into your sex life. OK, maybe those porcelain frog figurines won't do, but those cashmere scarves might serve dual purposes. Whatever doesn't work will just make for a good laugh.

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Break away from the dinner-and-movie pattern by opting instead for a play date. Stick with me here. Try one of your favorite old-school activities, like hitting a roller rink, laser tag center, or arcade. Cap it all off with an indulgent meal from one of your fave childhood eateries, like Friendly's or McDonald's.

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Venture out on a shopping spree at an adult toy store. In addition to cracking up at some of the over-the-top selections, you'll find that a trip can deliver steamy new surges of inspiration.

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Mix things up by trying your hand at role-play. Don't limit yourself to the same old stuff. Be creative and come up with your own scenarios, like rock star and groupie. Spolier: You're the rock star.

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Tease each other with little practical jokes. A personal favorite option is to get one of those cardboard cutouts of a celebrity and then hide it around each other's homes from time to time. Every time one of you happens upon it, it'll bring a little laugh and remind you of each other.

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Vacation sex is the best for a lot of reasons but probably the biggest one is that it's just fun to have sex in a location that isn't one of your bedrooms. Too broke to jet off to the Caribbean? Experience the same fresh change of scene by taking a staycation. Check into a local hotel you've always wanted to stay in, and kick back with a bottle of wine and some room service.

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Enjoy a little high school-style PDA and relive those can't-keep-your-hands-off-each-other days during a night out. While in the middle of the packed dance floor or bar, pull him in close to you for a kiss. The music and environment can bring an extra rush to the experience that'll make it hard for him to wait until you get him home.

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Take a cue from Fifty Shades of Grey and dog-ear a few of your favorite smokin' scenes to try out with your guy (just without all the "laters, baby" and other corny dialogue).

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Look up cool places to go that are within a day's drive and take a road trip. You can create a ~special playlist~, take in the offerings of the local area, and even find a cute budget B&B to crash for the night. Don't forget to commemorate your fantastic voyage with a totally useless souvenir from a gift shop or gas station!